cut down

US /kʌt daʊn/
UK /kʌt daʊn/
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1.

reducir, disminuir

to reduce the amount or number of something

:
You need to cut down on sugar if you want to be healthier.
Necesitas reducir el azúcar si quieres estar más sano.
The company decided to cut down on expenses.
La empresa decidió reducir los gastos.
2.

talar, cortar

to fell a tree or other plant by cutting its trunk

:
They had to cut down the old oak tree because it was diseased.
Tuvieron que talar el viejo roble porque estaba enfermo.
The loggers will cut down trees in this forest next month.
Los leñadores talarán árboles en este bosque el próximo mes.